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Trump card that could save High Chaparral?

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Could this be the lifeline that could save Kampong Buah Pala from demolition on 2 Aug? This adds to the uncertainty faced by the developer. Check out this excerpt from a Sun report:

The Kampung Buah Pala saga took a twist today when the state government revealed a trump card in its bid to protect villagers from an impending demolition after the Aug 2 eviction deadline.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng showed reporters a provision under section 116 of the National Land Code that stipulates a building on alienated land cannot be demolished, altered or extended without prior consent in writing of the appropriate authority.

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High Chaparral: Should Koh give a detailed explanation?

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Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy has reportedly said that the High Chaparral case is another example of a land scam.

A-ha! Just as we thought.

Ramasamy said there were hints of foul play in the transfer to the government officers’ co-operative:

We have been going through the minutes of the exco meetings when the decision was made to lease the land to the co-operative and some of the remarks made by the state exco members were shocking.

Which brings us to today’s poll question:

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Fr O C Lim’s surgery a success

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Catholic priest Fr O C Lim successfully underwent heart surgery this morning. His heart valve was also repaired.

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How to boost newspaper circulation…

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Here’s one way to boost the circulation of certain “fortunate” newspapers.

Check out this report in theSun. Guess which newspapers’ circulation will go up….

… the Gerak Bakti Project for the UPSR Amanah Raya Berhad will provide newspapers in the Malay and English languages to rural schools every Monday.

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Outspoken lawyer-turned-priest rushed to hospital

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fr-oc-lim-sjJesuit priest Fr O C Lim, a vocal critic of the ISA, has been rushed to hospital and is believed to be undergoing heart surgery now.

Text messages have been flying around among the Catholic community, urging one another to pray for his recovery.

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Teaching of Maths, Science in English at crossroads

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It looks as if the teaching of Maths and Science in English has reached a cross-roads.

There have been protests against the teaching of two subjects in English while others claim the approach is helpful.

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High Chapparal: Investigative team to lodge report soon?

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Things seem to be picking up pace.

The state investigative committee probing the High Chaparral issue appears to have uncovered some interesting information, possibly gleaned from various documents, including previous state exco minutes.

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Groups want to be co-respondents in Herald case

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The case involving the Catholic Herald weekly’s usage of the term “Allah” was heard in chambers today.

A string of ‘interveners’ – mostly state Islamic religious councils and the Malaysian Gurdwara Council – filed their applications to be co-respondents in the case. The hearing was fixed for 17 July.

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Manek Urai showdown

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Scenes from nomination day yesterday for the Manek Urai by-election in Kelantan.

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The house that Khir Toyo bought…

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Has Samy Vellu’s mansion met its match?

Selangor opposition leader Khir Toyo has refuted a DAP rep’s allegation that his house in Shah Alam cost RM24 million. Instead, the former Selangor chief minister insists he bought it for RM3.5 million with an additional RM0.5 million thrown in for roof renovations.

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